Luka Modrić vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Luka Modrić vs Cristiano Ronaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić have faced each other numerous times in club and international competitions, with Modrić often playing a crucial role in matches against Ronaldo's teams. Their rivalry peaked during their time in La Liga and the Champions League.
Luka Modrić
Key numbers
- Total appearances692
- Total goals83
- International caps198
- International goals29
- Major trophies won28
Top honours
- Ballon d'Or2018
- Best FIFA Men's Player2018
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year2018
- IFFHS World's Best Playmaker2018
- FIFA World Cup Runner-up2018
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Key numbers
- Career goals600
- International caps227
- International goals143
- Champions League titles5
- Ballon d'Or wins5
Top honours
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2016)
- UEFA Nations LeagueWinner (2019, 2025)
- Ballon d'Or5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- UEFA Champions League5 times (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- FIFA Club World CupWinner (2008, 2014, 2016)